The Legacy of Niramish Muri Ghonto

🌿 The Legacy of Niramish Muri Ghonto In old Bengal, widowed ladies lived under strict food restrictions — no fish,…

Kofta Gosht Biryani: A Persian Legacy in the Heart of…

When you think of biryani, Kolkata’s iconic version—with its fragrant rice, tender meat, and that unmistakable aroma of kewra and…

Recipe: Chingri Macher Malai Curry (Prawns in Coconut Milk)

For Marinating prawns: Medium Tiger prawns – 6 to 8 pieces (deshelled , cleaned, head separated) Turmeric powder – 1…

What’s in a name ?

  “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked this very eloquently in his 1597 epic – “Romeo and Juliet”. Little did…

“ILISH MANGAL” And Swami Vivekananda

The varied “Mangal Kabya” were introduced into the ancient literature of Bengal during 14th n15th centuries. The Welfare Verses sang…

Dhokar Dalna – Deceitfully Delicious

Dhoka – the name is steeped in history, irony, and despite its humble origins – is a pillar of Bengali “Niramish” food.…

An Ode To Khichuri

Picture this – it’s a cloudy afternoon, lightning and thunder accompany an intermittent rain – which at times, lashes, and…

The Rise of Vegetarianism in Bengal-Shukto

There is an urban legend among a lot of Bengali families that in the early 1500s, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu came across…